Run/walk honors Britney Gegnel

The 1st Be Like Brit 5k run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 29 starting at Glenwood Community Center, 53 Glenwood Road, Rutland.

Proceeds will benefit the Be Like Brit program, which was formed in memory of Britney Gengel, who was killed in the Haiti earthquake in January 2010.

The event is open to all ages and costs $25. The fee will be refunded on race day for anyone who raises at least $100 in sponsorships. Donations should be brought to the registration table prior to the race or be printed out on a fundraising page from active.com.